The best seats in the house are going for free on Wednesday 20 June, as the stars of Wicked and Billy Elliot takeover the roof garden at Cardinal Place for an intimate and exclusive performance to lucky shoppers, tourists and local workers. This one-off curtain raiser marks the start of the Capital’s annual West End LIVE weekend, which takes its musical magic to Trafalgar Square on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June.

London’s West End is home to some of the world’s hottest musical talent, raising the roof night after night to delight theatre fans of all ages. With the spotlight turning on London in 2012, the stars are coming out during the day for this one off must-see, free performances which kick off at Cardinal Place, right in the heart of Victoria. Places are limited so please ensure you arrive in good time!

With the stage set for this one off performance, the cast of Billy Elliot and Wicked will also be joined by stars from Big Dance 2012 who are raring to liven up your lunch hour. Fresh from their Big Jubilee Dance in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, members of the Big Dance 2012 crew will pull out all their best moves for a show-stopping spectacle set to send energy levels through the roof-garden!

And if you develop a taste for open-air entertainment, you’ll be excited to hear about Land Securities’ Great British Summer season, which brings the best of Wimbledon’s centre court and Hollywood’s latest blockbusters to the Capital. Enjoy FREE outdoor tennis and film screenings at Cardinal Place in Victoria, Bankside Mix in Southwark and New Street Square in Holborn from Monday 25th June.
For screening information visit greatbritishsummer12.com

Cllr Robert Davis, deputy leader of Westminster City Council, is delighted to be partnering with Land Securities to bring the excitement of West End LIVE to Victoria for an exclusive preview. He said: “This really will be a summer like no other and we are delighted to once again bring the magic of West End musicals to Cardinal Place and then Trafalgar Square, for free. This is part of the council’s wider commitments to help rejuvenate the West End, and as a way of showcasing the quality and diversity of entertainment in and around the local area.”